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London Hackspace news for 31 march- 7th april
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== General space news ==
== General space news ==


*An effort is being made to get a load of stuff of dubious utility out of the dirty room. Please remove any junk you have dumped there that won't be actively used soon.
* An effort is being made to tidy and clear out the dirty shop which has become very messy recently.  [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/d45262a2f3b2d608] [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/56bdf5d47b3aee1b] [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/c7628079d894775b]
* Please could anyone who has taken a parking permit return them as soon as possible. [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/5afbd569cdd3fb40]
 
* The [[Church|new router]] has been installed, this will hopefully improve the stability of [[Laboratory 24/Network|our network]] considerably. [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/f7e9d5f9683d2b2d]
 
* We are looking for an electrician that would be able to inspect the installation of the [[kitchen]] wiring and answer some questions. [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/b61c871605a4c39e]


== Upcoming events ==
== Upcoming events ==


* There is a [[Workshops/Hypnosis 101|hypnosis workshop]] this Sunday 10th from 12:00 to 18:00. [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/7c6ac3690e265fa2]
* The monthly [[Project:Lockpicking|lockpicking]] workshop is on this Saturday 9th from 15:00.


* Next Tuesday 12th will be the [[Events/Yuri's Night|Yuri's Night]] celebration from 19:00 until late.
* The weekly catchup meeting of the [[Project:Biohacking|biohacking group]] will take place next Wednesday 13th. Bugs will give a talk about primer design for PCR [http://www.premierbiosoft.com/tech_notes/PCR_Primer_Design.html]


== Equipment ==
== Equipment ==


* The laser printer was reported as not working, it's fine, the cable taped into the USB hub under the desk is suspect. Any volunteers to sort it out better, remembering that important stuff may stop working if the pile of cables under there is disturbed...
* The [[Pledges/Lathe_Milling_Machine_Combo|3-in-1 Lathe Milling Machine]] is now set up, training sessions will be starting soon with groups of about five at a time. [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/f9639a7f30ea5538]
* Setting up of the [[Pledges/Lathe_Milling_Machine_Combo|3-in-1 Lathe Milling Machine]] is in progress
 
* [[User:Russ|Russ]], [[User:artag|Adrian]], [[User:Phish|Phish]] and Phil have set up the PCB etching tank, it is now available for members to use. [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/22434d4477055114]
* FTDI have sent us a fantastic [[Workshops/usb/equipment|USB development kit]]. [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/6503074659eb7e0a]
* Do you have a use for the [[Equipment/Environmental_Chamber|Environmental Chamber]] ? It's taking up a load of space, we need to reclaim the space if it is not going to be used.


== Projects ==
== Projects ==


* Samthetechie and Harry are building repraps.
* A [[Pledges/Nanodes|pledge]] has been started to order some [[Project:Nanode|Nanode boards]] as a group. [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/9d0fa48f1cf88625]
* The pledge to buy an expensive high-security bike chain has been dormant for a while so an alternative plan using whatever is lying around is in the works. AJP made a start on welding lengths of chain to a bit of scaffolding pole. Waiting for bigger welding rods.
 
* A vacuum tube audio amplifier is being built in the space
* The [[Project:Young Hackspace|Young Hackspace]] project are preparing their next event, based on making electronic music and the physics of sounds. [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/cfb191e001fac711]


Recently added projects:
Recently added projects:
 
* [[Project:USB Disco Dance Floor|USB Disco Dance Floor]]
 
==Oddity corner==
''Unusual items that have been left at the space this week:''
 
* a full size traffic light (someone's project, not for hacking I think)


== SwapShop ==
== SwapShop ==
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New items this week:
New items this week:
* ''No new items this week.''
* Old WACOM Tablet without pen / comes with wireless mouse ([[User:Layer1gfx]])
* i-glasses by virtual IO. Stereo LCD glasses, head tracker, VGA and composite interfaces.([[User:Artag]])
 
[[Category:News]]

Latest revision as of 20:24, 20 May 2013

< 24th – 30th March 2011 London Hackspace news
31st March – 6th April 2011
7th – 13th April 2011 >

General space news

  • An effort is being made to tidy and clear out the dirty shop which has become very messy recently. [1] [2] [3]
  • We are looking for an electrician that would be able to inspect the installation of the kitchen wiring and answer some questions. [5]

Upcoming events

  • The monthly lockpicking workshop is on this Saturday 9th from 15:00.
  • Next Tuesday 12th will be the Yuri's Night celebration from 19:00 until late.
  • The weekly catchup meeting of the biohacking group will take place next Wednesday 13th. Bugs will give a talk about primer design for PCR [7]

Equipment

Projects

  • The Young Hackspace project are preparing their next event, based on making electronic music and the physics of sounds. [11]

Recently added projects:

SwapShop

Please can members update their items in the SwapShop so that it can become more useful and also please date when you add something.

New items this week:

  • Old WACOM Tablet without pen / comes with wireless mouse (User:Layer1gfx)
  • i-glasses by virtual IO. Stereo LCD glasses, head tracker, VGA and composite interfaces.(User:Artag)